There isn’t much you can do to stop a drought. But you can create your own water to fight a drought by parking the plow, covering your soils and using low-disturbance drills, says Jerry Hatfield, lab director for the National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa.
Davy and Andy Carthel say no-till adoption is reducing wind erosion and saving them as much as $11 an acre per inch of conserved soil moisture, as the future of the Ogallala aquifer becomes more tenuous.
Measure residue coverage in no-till fields to ensure the soil is protected without inhibiting the planting process or causing future crop emergence and stand issues.
Measure residue coverage in no-till fields to ensure the soil is protected without inhibiting the planting process or causing future crop emergence and stand issues.
Manufacturer says by sizing corn stalks into small-but-connected pieces, the 360 Chainroll can increase microbial activity through faster residue decomposition and create a ‘virgin’ seedbed.
Managing corn residue can be an annual challenge for no-tillers, and finding the right tools and tactics to do so effectively is essential to maximizing yield potential and nutrient uptake.
Focusing on healthy soil, avoiding compaction and outfitting your no-till planter properly can help you overcome challenges with no-tilling in tough soils.
As No-Tillers get ready for field work this spring, they need to think about the practices they’re deploying and whether those will help them achieve their yield and profit goals.
New enrollments for the Conservation Stewardship Program will be accepted through Feb. 27, 2015. The program is designed to reward farmers, ranchers and foresters for maintaining existing conservation, and also the adoption of additional conservation measures.
Kevin Kimberley, one of the premier agricultural consultants and farm machinery experts, will headline the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference Aug. 5-6 in Iowa City, Iowa.
The new 360 Chainroll corn stalk roller from 360 Yield Center is designed to size and cut residue, while keeping it together in a "chain" to preserve microbial activity, but also accelerate breakdown and maintain a clean seed bed.
Dalton, Neb., no-tiller Mark Ernest uses a one-pass planting and fertilizing system, diverse crop rotation and careful residue management to fight erosion and get higher yields with minimal rainfall.
Turning cattle out on corn stover is a great way to utilize crop residue and extend grazing season, but growers need to be mindful of potential dangers.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, growers from across the U.S. share their predictions for the upcoming planting season, including one no-tiller who’s “bullish” about a great spring.
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